The Eustace Diamonds

For an ambitious, keenly intelligent woman, lying proves to be the easiest way to get through life, in this Victorian-era classic.

Lizzie Greystock is a woman of rare cunning and determination—both of which she uses to better her lot in life. This is especially true when she manages to convince the ailing Sir Florian Eustace to marry her shortly before his demise, leaving Lizzie both a wealthy widow and the mother to Florian's young son.

A born deceiver, Lizzie is easily able to keep u...